LGBTQ+ ‘queen of matchmaking’ draws 1,000 queer folk for Valentine’s weekend
Eddie McGuinness describes himself as “the queen of matchmaking with an Irish twist”, having spent thee past decade setting up people at a one-of-a-kind festival. Since 2013, Eddie has been running...
View ArticleGay couple who visited 100 countries had ‘most eye-opening’ experience in...
Visiting every country in the world is a tall task – even more so when one in three criminalise who you are. There are 67 countries where private, consensual same-sex sexual activities are illegal,...
View ArticleHomophobic abuse victim shares vital advice for London public transport users...
Pride is a time for LGBTQ+ people to be louder and prouder than ever, but sadly, sometimes that increased visibility can lead to hate being sent your way. Over the years I’ve learned this can happen...
View ArticleHuman rights group issues ‘heartbreaking’ warning against LGBTQ+ travellers...
Equality Florida has taken the “unprecedented step” of issuing travel advice to LGBTQ+ people planning to visit the Sunshine State. The LGBTQ+ civil rights organisation has issued the advice on the...
View ArticleDon’t visit Florida if you’re LGBTQ+, Human Rights Campaign warns: ‘It’s...
Equality Florida and the Human Rights Campaign have issued updated travel advice for LGBTQ+ people considering visiting or moving to Florida, telling queer people to “reconsider” their plans. The new...
View ArticleA Contiki Pride trip was the first time I could fully be myself. This is...
Pride season 2023 is officially upon us – and Contiki are bringing young LGBTQ+ people and allies aged 18-35 together to make the most of a truly global celebration of love and unity with unmissable...
View ArticleWorldPride is headed for Washington, DC – and it could be one of the most...
Washington, DC will host WorldPride in 2025, and the timing couldn’t be better. The first WorldPride was held in Rome, in 2000, to the unbridled fury of the Vatican – Pope John Paul II notoriously...
View ArticleWashington, DC LGBTQ+ travel guide: US capital makes for a welcoming queer...
LGBTQ+ travellers looking for a diverse, welcoming US city to visit should put Washington, DC high on their list. Holidaying in the US can be a mixed bag for LGBTQ+ people. The major metropolises –...
View ArticleCanada issues advisory to warn LGBTQ+ people travelling to the US
Canada has updated its travel advisory for the United States, warning its LGBTQ+ residents that they may be affected by some state laws if they travel across the border. As more US states pass...
View ArticleThe 10 most and least LGBTQ-friendly cities in the US, according to a new study
San Francisco has, unsurprisingly, been ranked as the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the United States. A study by real estate website Clever ranked US cities by LGBTQ+ metrics, including queer...
View Article5 best tropical LGBTQ-friendly destinations to escape to this winter
Travelling abroad is often a little more complicated when you’re LGBTQ+. Escaping the bitter cold during winter is a must, but searching for sun-soaked getaways can be a minefield, with several...
View ArticleHow United Airlines supports the ‘employees of tomorrow’
United Airlines has been flying the ‘friendly’ skies since air travel became a reality in the 1930s. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the airline flies to over 300 destinations across the globe...
View ArticleSaltburn makes Northamptonshire the latest bucket-list holiday spot
Saltburn might be hailed for its shocking moments — including that shocking bathwater sex scene — but the thriller/comedy has also put Northamptonshire on the map. The majority of filming for the...
View ArticleGroundbreaking map shows which US states are the least safe for LGBTQ+ people
An independent non-profit think tank based in the US has created an interactive map to show which states in the US are safest for LGBTQ+ people to live and work – and which are not. The Movement...
View ArticleLyft expands safety feature to pair women and non-binary riders and drivers
Lyft has expanded a safety feature to pair women and non-binary riders and drivers. The ride-share app has pledged to protect women and non-binary passengers, as the app announced on 13 February its...
View ArticleTravis Kelce arrives in Australia to support Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows...
Tayvis is back, people! Travis Kelce has landed in Australia, ready to support Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour stint in Sydney. Swift has just finished performing three sell-out shows at Melbourne...
View ArticleGay Australian couple to be the first to marry in Rhodes after Greece...
A gay couple from Australia are planning on hosting their wedding in Rhodes, Greece — becoming the first same-sex couple to do so since the country legalised same-sex marriage. The unnamed same-sex...
View ArticleRylan Clark fulfils childhood dream of working as cabin crew on Virgin...
Icon Rylan Clark soared to new heights this week as he took part in a high-altitude training session as a member of Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew, fulfilling a childhood dream. The award-winning...
View ArticleEuroPride 2027 could be hosted in this unlikely English county
Pride organisations from Italy, Lithuania, Spain and the United Kingdom are all bidding to host EuroPride in 2027. The annual celebration first started in 1992 and is hosted by a different European...
View ArticleThe Foreign Office issues new travel warning to LGBTQ+ holidaymakers visiting...
You might be starting to organise your hot girl summer plans, but the Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning to LGBTQ+ holidaymakers visiting Greece. Despite Greece recently legalising...
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